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5,000 + riders to participate in 70-mile patriotic fundraising motorcycle ride; starts and ends at Anoka County Airport in Blaine

More than 5,000 motorcycle riders will take part in the 13th Annual Patriot Ride on Saturday, June 30th, sponsored by Dennis Kirk. The daylong event is for riders and non-riders to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of U.S. military personnel and law enforcement, and will include food and beverages, live entertainment, military displays, a motorcycle raffle, motorcycle show and much more. All funds raised will benefit these non-profit organizations: Minnesota Patriot Guard, Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund (MMAF), Tribute to the Troops and Backing the Blue Line. This year features a newly expanded space at the airport and an extended, 70-mile route through the north Metro.

All proceeds from this event go directly to benefit four non-profit Minnesota-based organizations that support our military, veterans, law enforcement and their families:

RIDE DAY EVENTS:

· Food & Drink all day (starting at 9 a.m.)

· Opening Ceremonies (starting at 11 a.m.)

· Donnie Smith Custom Motorcycle Show, Judged by American Iron Magazine (Top winner will have their bike featured in American Iron magazine)

· We Will Never Forget Program and closing ceremonies (starting at 3 p.m.)